1960 IMPALA CONVERTIBLE BIG PROJECT

I like the ididit column but I think they tilt down more than they tilt up lol
 

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Not much to show but this is a couple hours a day this week after work. Rear body is wired. Cv top, rear courtesy lights. Power seat, front courtesy lights. Ignition, headlights. All wired up. I like to use cloth tape.....next up is gas tank...then engine harnesa
 

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Comparison picture between the stock 59/60 gas tank and the tanks.com fuel injection gas tank
 

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I haven't worked on a car newer than 1996, and I was wondering if they have come up with a way to let the pick up tube swing back and forth so the pump still gets fuel when driving around corners with a very low fuel level. Some new cars tell you how many miles you can drive on the amount of fuel you currently have, and some people are going very close to 0 miles left.
 
chevman said:
I haven't worked on a car newer than 1996, and I was wondering if they have come up with a way to let the pick up tube swing back and forth so the pump still gets fuel when driving around corners with a very low fuel level. Some new cars tell you how many miles you can drive on the amount of fuel you currently have, and some people are going very close to 0 miles left.
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Modern fuel pump modules like the one in fifth gen Camaros have a fuel bucket that prevents fuel starvation around corners etc and also lets you run the tank to near empty. I use those pumps in all of my builds along with an electronic variable pump speed controller . Fuel systems have come a long way.

Don
 
chevman said:
I kind of thought that they did something, and that makes sense.
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On my tank, and most all tanks the fuel pumps are kind of universal, you trim them to fit the tank depth , ideally you want the pick up tube right on the bottom of the tank, or really close. Installation was pretty easy. The gas tank assembly was sold as a complete kit. It just lacked 2 things. (2) 1/4 npt to 3/8 jic fittings for the fuel pump and 3/8 rubber fuel line for the vent other than those 2 things the tank came with everything needed
 
RosharonRooster said:
On my tank, and most all tanks the fuel pumps are kind of universal, you trim them to fit the tank depth , ideally you want the pick up tube right on the bottom of the tank, or really close. Installation was pretty easy. The gas tank assembly was sold as a complete kit. It just lacked 2 things. (2) 1/4 npt to 3/8 jic fittings for the fuel pump and 3/8 rubber fuel line for the vent other than those 2 things the tank came with everything needed
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Never let that pump starve for fuel. Those pumps on a stick fail in pretty short order if starved for fuel. Keep a spare pump on hand.

Don
 
I love wiring. I used to build and install wiring harnesses in jets for the Air Force. I’m actually building a new harness for my car.
 
Once upon a time I designed a relay system that made it so all the current needed to run the convertible top wouldn't run through the switches, like it usually does on old cars. Made the top run better too, since the circuit resistance is lower. I don't know what happened to the schematic, it's been a long time since I did that kind of work.
 
crashtech said:
Once upon a time I designed a relay system that made it so all the current needed to run the convertible top wouldn't run through the switches, like it usually does on old cars. Made the top run better too, since the circuit resistance is lower. I don't know what happened to the schematic, it's been a long time since I did that kind of work.
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Using relays like you describe is an excellent way to prevent electrical fires or electrical breakdowns in these old cars.
 
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